1. Place noodles in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stir regularly to keep noodles from sticking together and set aside for at least 20 mins.

2. Toss tofu in cornstarch and fry in batches in oil over med-hi heat until deep golden brown. Drain and set aside.

3. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water.

4. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a wok over med-hi heat. Add noodles and stir fry for about 2 mins, until noodles begins to get translucent and a bit "gummy." Add in sauce, lime, sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Bring to bubbling and reduce heat. Simmer for a few mins, until noodles are cooked. Stir in tofu. Garnish and serve.

I was just thinking that same thing this morning...about using stuff out of a bottle. Sometimes, though, for ease and taste...I think it is ok! Your dish looks great! Thanks for making me feel better about "cheating" sometimes!

Homemade "teriyaki" sauce is easy (though technically the yaki is the form of cooking)It is 3 parts - Soy sauce 1 part - Mirin (sweet cooking sake)1 part - sugar (organic pure cane if you please)put it into a pan and heat it up to a boil and take it as thick or thin as you want it the main thing is too make sure that all the sugar is dissolved! Adjust everything to your tastes the recipe is not exactAlso just wanted to say you blog is awesome have been checking it out in between making a sweet 'tater pie and your vegan lunch meat turkey yummmmm!